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1. Emma Kenney (1999)

American Actor

Actress who starred as Debbie Gallagher on Showtime's Shameless and also played Harris Conner on the reboot of Roseanne. 

2. Sophie Beem (1999)

Pop Singer

Self-taught guitarist and pianist as well as pop artist who was hand-picked by Beyonce to sign with her management company when she was just 16 years old. She released a...

3. Gina Torres (1969)

Actress

Actress who played Cleopatra on the television series Xena: Warrior Princess and Jessica Pearson on the USA series Suits. Other notable roles include, the TV series Firefly and its 2005...

4. Rivers Cuomo (1970)

American Musician

Vocalist best known as the lead singer of the alternative rock band Weezer. 

5. Emma Stebbins (1815)

American Artist

One of the first notable American woman sculptors, she created a bronze statue of Horace Mann, located in Boston.

6. Lola Glaudini (1971)

American Actor

Actress who had recurring roles on Criminal Minds and The Sopranos. Many came to know her for her supporting film roles in Blow and Invincible.

7. Macaulay Culkin (1980)

American Actor

Former child actor best known for his role as Kevin McCallister in the Home Alone Franchise. He also starred in Uncle Buck, My Girl and Richie Rich. One of the most successful child actors in film...

8. Aleksa Palladino (1980)

American Actor And Singer

Famous for her roles as Chris Lasorda and Lo in the respective films Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007) and Manny & Lo (1996), she is also notable for...

9. Zac Posen (1980)

American Fashion Designer

Fashion designer and founder of his self-titled clothing brand. He received the Council of Fashion Designers of America's 2004 Swarovski's Perry Ellis Award for Womenswear. 

10. Jess McMahon (1882)

Wrestler

He is the patriarch of the famous wrestling McMahon family, and the co-founder of Capital Wrestling Corporation.

11. Elizabeth Rodriguez (1980)

Actress

Tony Award-nominated actor who played Carmen Morales on the series All My Children from 2008 to 2009. She later gained recognition for portraying Aleida Diaz on the Netflix original comedy series Orange Is...

12. Josephine Hopper (1883)

American Model

American painter who was the wife of painter Edward Hopper. She painted The Provincetown Bedroom.

13. Eleanor Roosevelt (1884)

First Lady Of The United States

The longest serving First Lady in US History and feminist icon who was known for her humanitarian efforts. In her long career in politics, she fought for an expanded role...

14. Jerome Kern (1885)

American Composer

One of 20th-century America's greatest composers, known for writing "Ol' Man River," "The Way You Look Tonight," and hundreds others.

15. Chico Marx (1887)

Vaudeville Performer Comedian Mu

Movie comedian who starred alongside Marx brothers Groucho and Harpo. Their most popular films include A Night at the Opera, Go West, and Love Happy.

16. George Walsh (1889)

Actor

American actor of the silent era who acted in 81 films, including 'The Serpent' and 'Gold and the Woman'.

17. Vincent Astor (1891)

Businessman And Philanthropist

Scion of New York's powerful Astor family who became a prominent philanthropist.

18. Groucho Marx (1890)

Comedian

Comic actor best known for his roles in the Marx Brothers films, which he made alongside his real-life brothers Harpo, Chico, Zeppo, and Gummo. Considered one of the most famous comedians of his era,...

19. Con Conrad (1891)

American Record Producer

Best known for Memory Lane and Lonesome and Sorry. He was co-winner of the first Academy Award for Best Song.

20. Fanny Brice (1891)

American Actorsinger And Comedia

American comedian, singer, theater and film actress who was the creator and star of the radio comedy series, The Baby Snooks Show. She was known for her signature song "My...

21. Eddie Cantor (1892)

Actor Singer Dancer And Comedian

Comedian, radio star, and songwriter who made his debut on Broadway in the Ziegfeld Follies of 1917 revue. He released hits like "Ma! He's Makin' Eyes at Me" and "Ida."

22. Gummo Marx (1893)

American Comedian

Marx brother who served as an agent for his brothers' comedy group as a vaudevillian performer, actor and comedian.

23. Ira Gershwin (1896)

American Lyricist

Lyricist and brother of George Gershwin who wrote lyrics for "Summertime," as well as for songs like "I Got Rhythm."

24. Ethel Shutta (1896)

Actress Singer

Actress whose Broadway musical credits include roles in the Ziegfeld Follies, Jennie, Whoopee!, and Follies.

25. Scarlett Johansson (1984)

American Actress

Acclaimed actress who won a BAFTA award for Best Actress for her role in the 2003 film Lost in Translation. She then went on to star in the films The Prestige, Vicky Cristina...

26. Zeppo Marx (1901)

Comedian

As the youngest member of the Marx brothers, he appeared in five Marx Brothers feature films between 1929 and 1933. He also played Ruth Hall's love interest in the 1931...

27. Stella Adler (1901)

American Actress And Teaching Co

Stage actress best known for being an acting teacher and the founder of the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York and the The Stella Adler Academy of Acting...

28. Josh Peck (1986)

Actor

Nickelodeon star who appeared on The Amanda Show and won the 2008 UK Kid's Choice Award for Favorite Male TV Star for his starring role on Drake & Josh. In 2015, he began playing the...

29. Abram Chasins (1903)

American Composer

Multitalented, versatile musician who was also an author, lecturer, musicologist, broadcaster, and radio executive.

30. Lou Gehrig (1903)

Professional Baseball Player

Baseball Hall of Famer, seven-time All-Star, six-time World Series Champion, and two-time AL MVP who became known as the "Iron Horse" after playing in 2,130 consecutive games. He died of...

31. Arthur Godfrey (1903)

Actor

The neighborly host of morning network radio whose career spanned from 1945 to 1972.

32. Joan Blondell (1906)

Actress

She performed in Grease as well as in The Blue Veil, a film for which she received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Her other films include A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,...

33. Larry Aldrich (1906)

American Fashion Design Art Coll

Designer, art collector, and founder of the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum.

34. Helen Deutsch (1906)

Screenwriter

Screenwriter who received an Oscar nomination (and won the Golden Globe) for her screenplay, Lili.

35. Sheldon Leonard (1907)

Actor

Producer of I Spy, The Dick Van Dyke Show, and The Andy Griffith Show. He shaped the TV experiences of many generations.

36. Canada Lee (1907)

American Politician

American jockey, boxer, and musician turned actor who helped pioneer roles for African Americans. He landed what may be his most remembered role as a sailor in the Alfred Hitchcock film Lifeboat.

37. Le1f (1989)

Rapper

Rapper and music producer who is known for his running of the hip-hop label Camp & Street. In November 2015, he released his debut studio album, Riot Boi.

38. William Frankena (1908)

American Philosopher

Moral philosopher who was a member of the University of Michigan's philosophy department for 41 years and its chair for 14 years.

39. Joe Judge (1894)

American Baseball Player And Coa

Gifted first baseman who helped the Washington Senators win their only World Series Championship in 1924.

40. Anne Seymour (1909)

Actress

American film and television character actress who was a guest star on many popular shows in the 1960s and 1970s. She appeared in Perry Mason, Bonanza, and the 1960 film...

41. Alfred Bester (1913)

American Science Fiction Writer

An American science fiction writer best remembered for his novel, The Demolished Man, he was the recipient of the inaugural Hugo Award in 1953. He was inducted into the Science...

42. Budd Schulberg (1914)

American Novelist And Screenwrit

An American screenwriter, novelist, and sportswriter, he is best known for his screenplays for On the Waterfront (1954) and A Face in the Crowd (1957), both of which won the...

43. Joan Roberts (1917)

Actress

Actress who starred in such Broadway musicals as Follies, Oklahoma!, and High Button Shoes. She is most famous for playing the role of Laurey Williams in the 1943 Broadway production...

44. Lou Monte (1917)

American Singer

Italian singer known for his many high-charting novelty releases on Reprise and RCA Records. His song "Dominick the Donkey" has become a mainstay in Latin-American Christmas music.

45. King Donovan (1918)

Actor And Director

He played Jack in the original Invasion of the Body Snatchers film. His other roles include Mack McGee in the original Angels in the Outfield and Solly in The Defiant...

46. Red Buttons (1919)

Actor Comedian

Actor and comedian who starred in his own TV show from 1952 to 1955. He won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award during his career.

47. Ervin Drake (1919)

American Songwriter

Best known for composing It Was a Very Good Year and I Believe, two American Songbook standards.

48. Alex Rodriguez (1975)

Professional Baseball Player

Star MLB shortstop/third baseman commonly known as A-Rod who won three American League MVP awards and led the AL in home runs five times. He helped lead the New York Yankees to...

49. Buddy Gorman (1921)

American Actor

American movie and stage actor who was part of the popular comedy groups The East Side Kids and The Bowery Boys. The 22 East Side Kids movies include Bowery Champs...

50. Nancy Reagan (1921)

Former First Lady Of The United

Former First Lady of the U.S who was married to President Ronald Reagan for 52 years. She was a well-known anti-drug advocate while in the White House.

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